ICC Res Energy study guide
ICC Res Energy · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The ICC Residential Energy Inspector credential is a professional certification offered by the International Code Council for individuals who inspect one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses for compliance with the residential energy provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code. It is aimed at municipal and third-party inspectors, plan reviewers, energy raters and verifiers, builders' quality-control staff, and tradespeople moving into code-enforcement roles. The ICC Res Energy study guide has 6 sections and about 3,233 words.
01Administration: Permits, Plan Review, Inspections, and Approval
Administration is where easy points are won and lost. Know the sequence: submit construction documents showing code compliance, obtain the permit, build, get inspections at defined stages, then final approval/CO.
349 words, about 2 min02Building Envelope (Insulation, Fenestration, Air Leakage)
Know which buildings fall under the residential energy chapter. Generally it covers detached one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 buildings three stories or less above grade plane .
725 words, about 4 min03Mechanical Systems: Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, and Ducts
Mechanical requirements are mandatory on every compliance path, which is the single most tested idea here. Know these buckets: 1.
375 words, about 2 min04Service Water Heating
Service water heating questions reward attention to detail because the requirements are a short, specific list. Equipment efficiency : water heaters must meet the minimum efficiency values in the referenced table (based on federal standards), and equipment must be labeled accordingly.
382 words, about 2 min05Compliance Paths, Referenced Standards and Existing Buildings
The residential energy chapter's electrical provisions are narrow, which makes them easy to overlook. Think in three groups: 1.
1,059 words, about 5 min06Lighting and Appliances
The residential chapter requires that permanently installed lighting be high efficacy , expressed either as a percentage of fixtures/luminaires or as a minimum lamp efficacy, depending on edition. Critical distinctions: Permanently installed fixtures count; plug-in and portable lamps generally do not.
343 words, about 2 min